Philippe Petit
Source: Biography
Meet Philippe Petit, a man who said, “To me, it’s so simple that life should be lived on the edge of life.” Read his biography to learn about the risks this man is renowned for taking.
History
Final Confederate statue coming down in New Orleans
Source: CNN
In May 2017, New Orleans took down a statue of General Robert E. Lee that had stood for 133 years. Read to learn more about the city government’s reasons for removing the statue and the public disagreement about the decision.
Fair is foul and foul is fair: Macbeth in Tunisia
Source: The Economist
How did a 400-year-old English drama apply to the Arab Spring?
Bert the Turtle Ducks and Covers
Source: The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History
In the mid-20th century a new type of potential disaster emerged in the form of atomic warfare. Learn about how school children were instructed to protect themselves.
Thank Your Taxes
Source: Slate
Law professor Adam Chodorow argues that a series of tax disputes is what eventually led to the formation of the United States.
United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
Source: United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
Browse this site to learn about the Holocaust and view the online exhibits.
Slave Rebellions: A Timeline
Source: PBS
How did enslaved people fight against their condition? This timeline gives information about the major escape operations and rebellions from slavery that occurred in the Western Hemisphere.
How Writing Changed the World
Source: LiveScience
It’s no exaggeration to say that the advent of writing changed everything for humans. Here’s a look at some of the key shifts in history that resulted from those first scratches on clay tablets.
The Vietnam Veterans Memorial
Source: The Wall USA
The Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C., is a powerful reminder of the toll of war. Learn about the Wall, the service members whose names are listed there, and other tributes at this website maintained by Vietnam war veterans.